ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

This advanced course provides a comprehensive exploration of share issuance strategies under Cypriot law, focusing on practical, legal, and compliance aspects. Participants will learn the formalities of share allotment, structuring various share classes, and issuing shares at a premium or discount. 

The course also covers issuing shares in exchange for non-monetary contributions, issuing shares by installment, and structuring preference and redeemable shares. Through case studies and real-world examples, participants will gain practical insights into optimizing share structures for corporate financing, investor rights management, and compliance with Companies Law (Cap. 113). 

This programme may be approved for up to 6 CPD Points. Eligibility criteria and CPD Points are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

• Gain a deep understanding of share issuance and allotment under Cyprus Companies Law (Cap. 113)
• Learn actionable strategies for structuring share classes, managing pre-emptive rights, and issuing shares through premium, discount, or non-monetary contributions
• Explore case studies and real-life examples to understand how successful companies optimize share structures for strategic growth
• Train under an experienced professional with extensive knowledge of Cypriot corporate law and advanced share issuance processes
• Participate in an interactive learning environment with practical examples, templates, and a Q&A session
• Enhance your professional expertise and become an indispensable asset to your organization or clients
• Earn CPD points to advance your career and meet your regulatory or membership requirements

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

This course is suitable for:

• Lawyers Legal Advisors
• Corporate administrators
• Financial advisors
• Mergers and acquisition specialists Company Directors
• Company Corporate secretaries

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ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Course content

Module 1: Issuance of Shares

• The formalities of share allotment
• Procedures for allotting and issuing shares
• Pre-emptive rights and waivers
• Post-issuance compliance
• Legal consequences of improper allotment

Module 2: Structuring Share Classes

• Balancing voting rights, dividend preferences, and capital contribution rights
• Structuring investor rights with different share classes
• Navigating legal restrictions for various share classes under Cypriot law
• Structuring financing rounds and protecting founders
• Convertible instruments and drag-along/tag-along rights

Module 3: Issuing Shares at a Premium or Discount

• Legal considerations under Cyprus law
• Benefits of issuing shares at a premium
• Compliance for issuing shares at a discount
• Case studies on corporate financing and restructuring

Module 4: Issuing Shares in Exchange for Non-Monetary Contributions

• Steps for issuing shares in exchange for assets, intellectual property, or services
• Valuation of non-cash contributions and legal compliance
• Case studies on structuring non-monetary contributions

Module 5: Issuing Shares by Instalment

• Benefits for companies and investors
• Rights and obligations of shareholders
• Structuring shares by instalment and converting them to fully paid shares
• Case studies for instalment-based shares

Module 6: Issuing Preference Shares and Redeemable Shares

• Types of preference shares and legal structuring
• Issuing redeemable shares: price, date, and conditions
• Case studies on using preference and redeemable shares in corporate deals